How to Plant and Grow Cherry Tomatoes

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how to plant tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are fun to grow and eat. They have a fruity flavor and are sweeter than the larger tomatoes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

tomato seeds
garden
water
gardening tools

Step 1

how to grow tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes come in different shapes and colors. The most popular color is red, but there is also, yellow, orange, green, and even pink. The shapes of cherry tomatoes can be, round, oval, pear, or pointed.
Step 2

home grown cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes produce many blossoms. They grow well in full sunlight, fertile soil, and moisture.
Step 3

cherry tomatoe plants

To begin growing the tomatoes, start the seeds indoors on a warm surface, about six to eight weeks before the last expected frost date. Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep and approximately 2 inches apart. Water so the soil is moist, but not soggy.
Step 4

growing tomatoes at home

In a week or two, you will began to see the first signs of growth. Provide plants with full sun light. Once the plants have broken through, full sunlight is no longer necessary. As the second set of leaves start to appear it is time to transplant the tomatoes
Step 5

sweet cherry tomatoes

Transplant small tender plants to a pot. When the night temperature are above 50 degrees F. and the danger of freezing temperatures occurring has passed, transplant the tomato plants outdoors into your garden. Set each tender plant (seedling) 2 to 3 feet apart in rich, well-drained soil.
Step 6

planting cherry tomatoes

If you have fast draining soil, you will need to keep a close eye on your plants, and water often. Once again, the soil should be moist but not soggy. Check the soil before watering.
Step 7

care for tomatoes in the garden

At harvest time, your cherry tomatoes plants should produce lots of beautiful ripe, small, sweet, tomatoes.